Premium 5 days Sun Moon Lake and Alishan Tour
HIGHLIGHTS
- • Marvel at Taiwan's natural wonders: Sun Moon Lake and Alishan National Park
- • Visit Rainbow Village, a town saved by the artistic "Rainbow Grandpa"
- • View over 5,000 years of Chinese imperial history and artifacts
- • View the famous "sea of clouds" in the morning at Alishan
- • Meet locals who promote sustainable tourism with their DIY bamboo crafts
This is the perfect, 5-day luxury tour for those who want to indulge in Taiwan's natural beauty while simultaneously diving deep into Taiwan's unique culture and history. Visit the island's natural wonders at Sun Moon Lake and Alishan National Park, sampling the tea, meeting the locals, learning local food traditions and eating like a king or queen.

▴ High mountain tea picking

▴ Rainbow Village

▴ Night market

▴ Yoshan Tea Culture

▴ Cruise

▴ Alishan Forest

▴ Bamboo brush

▴ Lugao coffee farm

▴ Hana Kitchen
ITINERARY
Day 1 / Taipei - Taichung- Chiayi
Travel to the colorful Rainbow Village, a small village that was saved by the artwork of the creative "Rainbow Grandpa." View over 5,000 years of Chinese art and history at the city's National Palace museum, then eat your heart out at a traditional night market.
Day 2 / Chiayi - Alishan
Enter the Alishan National Park and handpick tea at a local tea farm with breathtaking views. Enjoy a leisurely hike through the park's natural forest, enjoying Taiwan's mountainous terrain that supports ideal tea growing conditions.
Day 3 / Chiayi - Alishan
In the morning, we’ll get up early and hop on the Alishan Forest Railway to catch a glimpse of the area’s famed “sea of clouds” that appear in the hours around dawn. Then the journey to Tsou tribe (Laiji) , who has developed a varied culture and art style in harmony with nature in Alishan. Famous for wild boar stone carving and arts, it is easy to see the arts everywhere in the tribe.
Day 4 / Chiayi - Sun Moon Lake
Scenic mountain drive to Sun Moon Lake. Then, be inspired at a town that has revived its community with its natural resource: bamboo. Make your own sustainable bamboo toothbrush and dine at the bamboo-themed restaurant. Visit a modern tea museum and explore more art at a realist art museum. Heading to Sun Moon Lake to enjoy the amazing sunset along the lake.
Day 5 / Sun Moon Lake - Taipei
Taking an electric boat in the morning, a luxurious boat ride across Taiwan's largest and most beautiful lake. Then sip fine coffee at a hidden coffee shop high up in the mountains with tall ceilings and breathtaking views of the Nantou hillside before returning to Taipei.
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Learn about the inspiring story behind Rainbow Village
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Lunch at Taichung (at your own expense)
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View imperial artifacts at the National Palace Museum's Southern branch
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Try traditional Taiwanese snacks at the Chiayi night market
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4-star Hotel Day Plus - Teascape (DOUBLE/TWIN) or equivalent
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Visit a tea farm in the Alishan mountains and learn how to pick tea
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Discover the old market street of Fenqihu and savor a variety of delicious snacks and a traditional lunch (at guest's expense)
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Hike through the verdant forests of Alishan and enjoy the mountainous scenery
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Dinner at Alishan House (dinner included)
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Dinner & Accommodation: 4-star Alishan House history (DOUBLE/TWIN) or equivalent
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Early morning ride through the scenic mountains on the Alishan Forest Railway to watch the amazing sunrise at Alishan (optional)
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Local ingredients lunch made by the Village Kitchen (Lunch included)
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Laiji Tribe, Wood crafting workshop with the locals & Guided Tribe tour
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4-star Hotel Day Plus - Teascape (DOUBLE/TWIN) or equivalent
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Try a DIY bamboo straw and toothbrush class with locals who promote sustainable tourism
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Lunch at bamboo decorated restaurant
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Visit Yoshan Tea Culture House/ Realism art museum
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Dinner & Accommodation:5-star The LaLu(DOUBLE/TWIN) or equivalent
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Take an electric boat trip across the lake and enjoy great scenery
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Enjoy lunch at Sun Moon Lake besides the lake (at your own expense)
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Enjoy your morning coffee with beautiful views at Lugao coffee farm
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Returning to Taipei
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Drop off at Taipei's accommodation
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Meal :
Breakfast : 4 | Lunch : 1 | Dinner : 2 -
Duration :
5 Days 4 nights -
Pick-up :
Taipei's accommodation
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Drop-Off :
Taipei's accommodation -
Group Size :
2-10 people -
Language :
English
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DETAILS
Inclusions
- •A knowledgeable, licensed and fun-loving English-speaking guide
- •All transportation (5-seater sedan or 8-seater van, driver)
- •Admission to all activities on itinerary
- •Meals mentioned in itinerary
- •Four nights accommodation with breakfast in TripAdvisor 4 or 4.5-star hotels
- •Lunch (day 3)
- •Dinner (day 2 & day 4)
- •Travel insurance
Exclusions
- •Any meals not listed specifically in itinerary
- •Any optional activities
- •Gratuity
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations made between 30 and 15 days prior to departure will receive a 90% refund.
Cancellations made between 14 and 7 days prior to departure will receive a 70% refund;
Cancellations made less than 7 days prior to departure are non-refundable.
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